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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is Mr. Hairabedian?

2. Who accompanies Aubrey and his crew?

3. How does Ponto respond to his rescuer?

4. What kind of meeting does Maturin have that morning?

5. What does the Dromedary encounter at sea?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Stephan Maturin.

2. Why is the Dromedary early and what is the effect of that?

3. What is Maturin's latest purchase and for what does he want to use it?

4. How do the men that respond to Captain Aubrey's summons appear?

5. Where do Aubrey and Maturin encounter each other and why is Maturin there?

6. Discuss the goings on of the man Andrew Wray.

7. Why do Maturin and Aubrey argue about the diving bell and what do they decide?

8. Why is Aubrey disappointed, but what cheers him up?

9. What does Aubrey decide to do about waiting until the end of Ramadan?

10. What is Ramadan?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Though it is not as evident in Treason's Harbour as others, most of the entire series of novels concerning Captain Jack Aubrey takes place during the Napoleonic Wars. Therefore, understanding the political and social situation during that time helps to a greater understanding and appreciation of this book and others in the series. Discuss one of the following:

1. Research and write an expository essay about how the Napoleonic Wars begin and end.

2. Research and write an expository essay about the naval aspect of the Napoleonic Wars between Britain and France.

3. Compare/Contrast the importance of the British navy during the Napoleonic Wars to the importance of the British navy during either WWI or WWII.

Essay Topic 2

Most people and regular soldiers detest spies and the idea of spying. Spies are not considered in the same vein as soldiers in uniform and are not protected by the customs and regulations that govern the treatment of soldiers who are in uniform when captured. Maturin is a spy for the British government. Discuss one of the following:

1. Why do you think spies are not accorded any rights under many countries' laws and/or customs?

2. Even though all countries abhor spies, often even their own, they still spy, and men and women are still willing to be spies. Discuss why you think this is so.

3. Research and analyze the history of spying in either England, the United States or Russia.

4. Does Maturin seem the image of a typical spy as you visualize one? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Discuss one of the following:

1. Thoroughly analyze how the setting informs the plot in Treason's Harbour.

2. Trace and analyze one major theme of Treason's Harbour. How is the theme represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors and by the action?

3. Trace and analyze two secondary themes of Treason's Harbour. How are the themes represented by symbolism? By the characters' behaviors and by the action?

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